Marking one of the most important days for the subcontinent today, Prime Minister Imran Khan performed groundbreaking of Kartarpur corridor.

Kartarpur corridor connects Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur area of Narowal district to Dera Baba Nanak in India’s Gurdaspur district. Laying foundation stone is not only a monumental moment for the Sikh community but also an initiation of civilised ties with long-rival India from Pakistan’s end.

Indian delegation including Minister for Housing Hardeep S. Puri, Minister for Food Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Punjab Minister for Local Government and Tourism and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu attended the historical ceremony.

Noorul Haq Qadri, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, took the stage first and termed the ceremony as an important event in the modern history. He added that in November next year, the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak will be celebrated in a befitting manner by people of Pakistan as well.

“India’s Constitution says there will be no discrimination on the basis of caste or creed. Baba Guru Nanak said this 549 years ago” – Sidhu said.

Sidhu further added that religion should never be seen through terrorism. Both countries need to realise that bloodshed is not the way forward and peace must prevail.

“Both the governments should realise that we have to move forward. My father used to tell me that Punjab Mail went till Lahore, I believe that it can go further till Peshawar, till Afghanistan,” – he added.

Emotional and touched, Harsimrat Kaur said that she never thought of visiting Pakistan but here she is today. She further added that she cannot believe she is seeing this happening in reality.

The people of Pakistan are giving the #Kartarpur opening its own momentum along with peace-seeking Indians. @SushmaSwaraj needs to realise that the maturer response for India would be yes,we will add voice to betting on peace,and take the next opportunity to talk which is SAARC https://t.co/IuOP3FLGNS

When politicians fail to lead people to peace,then compelling circumstances&people force them to bow&bend.This is what is happening right now. Despite strong opp to peace talks,New Delhi has been forced to send its ministers to participate in Kartarpur ceremony. Power of Peace✌️ https://t.co/525x96IxN7

My video Ground report just two kilometers from #Kartarpur deep in rural Punjab ( on Pakistan side) at the last security checkpoint before the village of Kotha pind where the sacred Gurudwara is where Guru Nanak is said to have spent his last years #KartarpurCorridor . Watch pic.twitter.com/iQz7Bq5eF3

I actually agree with @SushmaSwaraj that terror and talks can't go hand in hand. They can't keep doing in Kashmir and Balochistan what they are doing and talk at the same time. Still, Pakistan takes the high road! Pakistan wants peace! #Kartarpur#Narowal#SikhCommunity

When I crossed the Wagha border two weeks ago I met #Sikh pilgrims who were so moved to be able to travel to #Pakistan, it was touching to share their joy. It is great to see that with the #Kartarpur corridor more pilgrims can follow their dream. A very good day for 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/fHtdaGdQnf